Taking On The Appeal Of ISIS, With Cartoons
"We need an average guy espousing the values of majority Muslims," says the creator of Average Mohamed, a cartoon that's spreading an anti-ISIS message.
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Fighting In Syria Intensifies Ahead Of Proposed Truce
Turkey is shelling Kurdish forces in Syria. Russia is waging air strikes to bolster an advance by Bashar Assad's government. Prospects for a truce aren't looking good.
U.S. Charges Widow Of ISIS Leader In Death Of American Kayla Mueller
Mueller was an aid worker in Syria when she was taken hostage in 2013. Her death was confirmed in February 2015. The woman charged in Mueller's captivity is in Iraqi custody.
Twitter Says It Has Shut Down 125,000 Terrorism-Related Accounts
The announcement comes just weeks after a woman sued Twitter, saying the platform knowingly let ISIS use the network "to spread propaganda, raise money and attract recruits."
As Noose Tightens Around ISIS In Iraq, Civilians Flee Hunger And Cold
Conditions are worsening in one ISIS-controlled area of Iraq. In pursuit of safety and stability, thousands of civilians are walking for days over the Hamrin Mountains, often without water or sleep.
American Muslims Tackle Terrorism With Teens' Best Tool: The Internet
These millennials and teenagers no longer want to stay silent. They are using what they know best — the Internet — to counter the Islamic State's propaganda.
Aerial Images Show Destruction Of Ancient Christian Monastery In Iraq
The new images obtained by The Associated Press show the site of St. Elijah's Monastery in the ISIS-held city of Mosul. ISIS likely destroyed the monastery in the fall of 2014.
Airstrike Kills ISIS Leader Directly Linked To Paris Attackers
Charaffe al Mouadan, a Syrian-based ISIS member, had ties to suspected Paris mastermind Abdelhamid Abaaoud. Mouadan was among 10 ISIS militants killed in coalition strikes over the past month.
U.S. Airstrike May Have Accidentally Killed Iraqi Troops
Officials are probing a possible "friendly fire" incident near Fallujah. They aren't speculating on how many Iraqis may have been killed. The airstrikes are part of a coalition effort against ISIS.
Still No Evidence Linking San Bernardino Shooters To ISIS, FBI Says
Director James Comey also says the shooters were radicalized before they met and that investigators have not found that the couple posted publicly on social media in support of terrorist groups.